Clausthal-Zellerfeld: Altenau
Few places in Lower Saxony have a history as closely tied to metal mining as Altenau. Set among the forested uplands of the Upper Harz, this small settlement developed within one of Germany’s most important historic mining districts. The Upper Harz Water Management System, a network of ponds, channels and underground waterways built to supply mine power, forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Altenau is now a district of Clausthal-Zellerfeld, yet its own identity remains evident in its compact mountain setting. The Gustav Adolf Stave Church, built in the style of Norwegian timber churches, adds an unexpected Nordic element to the townscape.
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The Harz Mountains define the setting of Clausthal-Zellerfeld — wooded uplands, former mining ground and a historic system of ponds and channels have shaped both its layout and identity. The Upper Harz Water Management System, created to serve the region’s silver mining, forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage property that also includes Goslar and the Rammelsberg mines. Clausthal and Zellerfeld were united in 1924, while Clausthal University of Technology continues a local educational tradition that began with an 18th-century mining school. Forest paths and waterside routes lead beyond the built-up districts into the Harz. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of the Harz region.
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Lower Saxony extends from the North Sea coast to the Harz Mountains, encompassing Wadden Sea mudflats, broad lowlands and wooded uplands. At its northern edge, the Lower Saxon Wadden Sea forms part of the UNESCO-listed Wadden Sea, shaped twice daily by the tides. The Weser crosses the state on its way to the North Sea, while the Elbe marks much of its northeastern border. Inland, the Lüneburg Heath is associated with heather moorland and long-standing sheep farming. Hanover, the state capital, is known for the Herrenhausen Gardens, whose Great Garden is a major baroque ensemble. Explore further webcams across Lower Saxony to place the region in its wider geographic context.
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Germany stretches from the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts to the Alps on its southern border, encompassing northern plains, river valleys and forested uplands. The Rhine, Danube and Elbe have long connected its regions, while the Black Forest and Bavarian Alps give the south a more dramatic relief. Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island reflect the capital’s role in German history and culture. Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises above the Rhine, and the Bauhaus movement, founded in Weimar in 1919, transformed modern design far beyond Germany. Regional cooking, Christmas markets and brewing traditions bring further character to daily life. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Germany.
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